Oman: Inflows lift Khazaen’s total investments to $2bln

MUSCAT - Underscoring its strong investment appeal, Khazaen Economic City — the Sultanate of Oman’s integrated logistics and manufacturing hub in Barka — attracted investments totalling RO 276.5 million during the first six months of 2025, marking...

Forum explores Oman’s economic readiness for global shocks

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Economy on Monday organised a forum titled “Economic Readiness to Face Global Shocks: Opportunities and Challenges” to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction. The event, held under the auspices of Dr Said bin...

Oman and Bahrain strengthen economic ties at high-level business forum

MUSCAT : The forum focused on enhancing collaboration across a wide range of sectors, including construction and real estate, banking and finance, industry and energy, food, ICT, retail, healthcare, strategic investments, commercial markets, and...

OQ Alternative Energy Launches Oman’s First Large-Scale SuperESCO Project

Muscat - OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), a subsidiary of OQ, Oman’s global energy investment group, announced today the launch of Oman’s first large-scale SuperESCO project. Through the SuperESCO model, OQAE will implement comprehensive energy...

Oman: $36.3mln Al Muzn Project launched in Samayil

MUSCAT - The launch of Al Muzn District, the first fully integrated residential neighbourhood in the Wilayat of Samayil, was announced as part of Oman’s modern urban development efforts. The project comes under the national “Sorouh” initiative for...

Small enterprise loan portfolio at Oman’s Development Bank surpasses RO 100 million

MUSCAT – The bank has financed more than 20,000 small projects in various production and service sectors, distributed across all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, reflecting the developmental balance among all governorates. This achievement...

BlueFive Capital launches its presence in the Sultanate of Oman

(MENAFN- Kalima Communications) BlueFive Capital, a global investment solutions platform, has announced the launch of its legal entity in the Sultanate of Oman, BlueFive Capital Majan SPC, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to the country...

Oman: $5.19mln precast factory opens in Halban, Nakhal, boosts construction sector

Nakhal – In a significant boost to Oman’s sustainable development and infrastructure ambitions, the Global Precast Industries Factory was inaugurated on October 5 in Halban, Nakhal, under the patronage of H E Dr Khalfan al Shueili, Minister of...

Oman to host OTS 2025 Technology Summit focusing on AI transformation in education and research

MUSCAT : The event will be hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and organised by the Research and Education Network (OMREN). This year’s summit focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) as a driving force for...

Oman enhance response to climate disasters

MUSCAT: A Forum on City Resilience to Climate Hazards and Major Incidents commenced its work in Muscat on Monday. Organised by the Ministry of Interior, the three-day forum aims to establish a joint knowledge base among GCC countries on city...

Estonian Ambassador H.E. Ingrid Amer to join ‘Ambassador’s Forum’ at HerStory Oman Summit 2025

MUSCAT – Her Excellency Amer brings decades of foreign service expertise to the summit. A philology graduate from the University of Tartu, she began her diplomatic career in 1995 and has since held pivotal roles across the globe. Her distinguished...

Completion of 25 digital projects and initiatives with 100% achievement rate

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology announced the completion of 25 digital projects and initiatives, achieving a 100% completion rate out of a total of 36 projects targeted by the National Program for...

South Sharqiyah records strong  trade growth in second quarter of 2025

Sur – South Sharqiyah governorate recorded notable growth in trade, industry, and investment activity during the second quarter of 2025, according to data issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP). The figures...

Takatuf Oman hosts ‘Leadership Unscripted’: A Theatrical Masterclass Redefining Executive Leadership

Muscat: Takatuf Oman successfully hosted Leadership Unscripted, an exclusive executive masterclass that reimagined leadership through the art of improvisation. Held at the VOX Cinemas Gold Lounge, Oman Mall, the event brought together senior...

Oman, Belarus to open embassies in Muscat and Minsk in landmark diplomatic move

MUSCAT : The decision was revealed during high-level talks held in Minsk between His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Aleksandr Lukashenko. Both leaders welcomed the initiative as a practical move to deepen cooperation. Speaking...

Oman Switzerland Friendship Association unveils plans for  Oman Health Innovation Summit 2026

Muscat: At a reception held at the Grand Hyatt Muscat in honour of H.E. Guy Parmelin, Vice President of the Swiss Federal Council and Minister of Economic Affairs, Education & Research, the Oman Switzerland Friendship Association (OSFA) proudly...

Oman Across Ages Museum, BP Oman sign clean energy deal

Oman Across Ages Museum signs a cooperation agreement at its headquarters in the Wilayat of Manah with BP Oman to fund and implement a project for installing a grid-connected solar system with a capacity of 800 kW and an annual output of...

$520mln wellness village set to be developed in Oman

Musstir, the real estate development arm of the Mohammed Al Barwani Group, has signed an agreement with the Oman Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning to develop the “wellness village” project, with an investment value of up to RO 200 million...

Oman-Bahrain Economic Forum to Explore Cooperation, Partnerships

Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) will organize an Oman-Bahrain economic forum in Muscat on 7 October 2025 to explore opportunities for cooperation and partnership among private sector establishments, business owners and investors from...

Oman hosts regional forum to enhance cities' response to climate disasters, crises

Muscat: A Forum on City Resilience to Climate Hazards and Major Incidents commenced its work in Muscat today. Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the three-day forum aims to establish a joint knowledge base among GCC countries on city...